Hindu Mythology
What is the literal meaning of the word "Diwali"?
a) Festival of Lights
b) Victory of Good over Evil
c) Row of Lamps
d) Celebration of Life
c) Row of Lamps
Which flower is commonly used for decorations during Diwali?
a) Rose
b) Jasmine
c) Marigold
d) Lily
c) Marigold
What is the name of the special Diwali meal that typically includes a variety of savory and sweet dishes?
a) Thali
b) Chaat
c) Biryani
d) Diwali Dhamaka
a) Thali
Which city is considered the hub of Bollywood, often referred to as the "City of Dreams" and home to the Hindi film industry?
a) Mumbai
b) Kolkata
c) Delhi
d) Chennai
Which sweet item did Emirates serve onboard its flights to celebrate the festival of Diwali?
a) Baklava
b) Laddu
c) Jalebi
d) Pista Barfi
b) Laddu
Diwali marks the victory of good over evil. Which Hindu epic narrates the story of Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana?
a) Mahabharata
b) Ramayana
c) Bhagavad Gita
d) Puranas
b) Ramayana
What is the name of the traditional clay lamps lit during Diwali?
a) Divas
b) Kandils
c) Diyas
d) Agarbatti
c) Diyas
What is the name of the special sweet dish served during Diwali, that is spherical in shape and made with Ghee, Flour and Sugar?
a) Jalebi
b) Gulab Jamun
c) Laddu
d) Chakli
c) Laddu
Who is often referred to as the "Badshah of Bollywood" and is one of the most iconic actors in the Indian film industry?
a) Aamir Khan
b) Salman Khan
c) Shah Rukh Khan
d) Akshay Kumar
c) Shah Rukh Khan
What is the name of the lemon based mocktail that Emirates serves on board during Diwali?
a) Mojito
b) Shikanji
c) Kukam Sharbat
d) Rooh Afza
b) Shikanji
Diwali is also celebrated to honor which Hindu goddess, known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity?
a) Saraswati
b) Lakshmi
c) Durga
d) Parvati
b) Lakshmi
Which firework is often associated with Diwali celebrations, known for its bright colors and sparkling effects?
a) Rockets
b) Sparklers
c) Crackers
d) Roman Candles
b) Sparklers
What is the name of sugar soaked spiral orange fried sweet served during Diwali?
a) Kaju Katli
b) Laddu
c) Jalebi
d) Gulab Jamun
c) Jalebi
Which famous Indian actress made her foray into Hollywood and is married to Nick Jonas?
Priyanka Chopra
What percentage of EK Group workforce is Indian?
22.23% (13,679 employees)
Which scripture is considered as the holy book for Hindus? During Diwali excerpts from the book are recited.
a) Bhagavad Gita
b) Mahabharata
c) Puranas
d) Vedas
A) Bhagawad Gita
What is the name of the gambling game that is often associated with Diwali celebrations?
a) Poker
b) Rummy
c) Teen Patti
d) Chess
c) Teen Patti
What is the most common spice found in Indian sweets?
a) Sugar
b) Cloves
c) Cardamom
d) Cinnamon
c) Cardamom
Amitabh Bachchan hosted the Indian version of which popular television game show?
a) Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
b) Big Brother
c) Fear Factor
d) American Idol
a) Who wants to be a millionaire (Kaun Banega Crorepati)
How many stations does Emirates operate to in India? Name them.
9 - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Trivandrum
What is the mythological reference for the celebration of Diwali?
Return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after defeating Ravan in Sri Lanka and rescuing his abducted wife Sita. This marks the return after a 14 year exile.
What is the significance of the rangoli patterns created during Diwali?
a) Symbol of Wealth
b) Decorative Art for Festivals
c) Welcome Symbol
d) All of the Above
d) All of the Above
Garam masala is a popular spice blend in Indian cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavor. Can you name five spices commonly included in the preparation of garam masala?
The song "Jai Ho" from the film "Slumdog Millionaire" won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Who composed the music for this song?
a) A.R. Rahman
b) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
c) Pritam
d) Vishal-Shekhar
a) A.R. Rahman
Where and when did Emirates start operating flights to India?
October 1985, Mumbai and Delhi